How to get from South Yarra to Balwyn by train and tram?

By train and tram

To get from South Yarra to Balwyn in Melbourne, take the PAKENHAM train from South Yarra station to Parliament station. Next, take the 109 tram from 8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City) station to 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Tram - 109
109
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Parliament
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    8-Spring St/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17914
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Tram - 109109
    Wait for tram
    109
    Box Hill
  • 6
    Ride to tram station 43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)
    Ride to tram station
    43-Deepdene Shopping Centre/Whitehorse Rd (Balwyn)
    ID 19405
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train and tram via FRANKSTON and 72

To get from South Yarra to Balwyn in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra station to Toorak station. Next, take the 72 tram from 38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak) station to 70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 72
72
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Toorak
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak)
    ID 18941
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew)
    ID 19036
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from South Yarra to Balwyn

The distance between South Yarra, Melbourne and Balwyn, Melbourne is approximately 12.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Yarra to Balwyn by train and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to South Yarra

South Yarra is located at South Yarra, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 127-South Yarra Railway Station/Toorak Rd (South Yarra).

Bus stations close to South Yarra:

  • Chapel St/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)
  • Toorak Rd/Punt Rd (South Yarra)
  • Darling Gardens/Alexandra Ave (South Yarra)

Public transport stations close to Balwyn, Melbourne

Balwyn is located at Balwyn, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Deepdene Ps/Burke Rd (Kew).

Bus stations close to Balwyn:

  • Deepdene Ps/Burke Rd (Kew)
  • Burke Rd/Cotham Rd (Kew)
  • Heather Gr/Burke Rd (Kew)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train and tram via FRANKSTON and 72

To get from South Yarra to Balwyn in Melbourne, take the FRANKSTON train from South Yarra station to Toorak station. Next, take the 72 tram from 38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak) station to 70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

41minA$5.30
Train - FRANKSTON
FRANKSTON
Tram - 72
72
Walk to Balwyn
Leaves from South Yarra

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Yarra
  • 2
    Train - FRANKSTONFRANKSTON
    Wait for train
    FRANKSTON
    Frankston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Toorak
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    38-Clendon Rd/Malvern Rd (Toorak)
    ID 18941
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Tram - 7272
    Wait for tram
    72
    Camberwell
  • 6
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    70-Cotham Rd/Burke Rd (Kew)
    ID 19036
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Balwyn
    Walk to
    Balwyn
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Yarra to Balwyn?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line 109.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Yarra to Balwyn?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line FRANKSTON, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct train between South Yarra and Balwyn?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Yarra to Balwyn?

    The PAKENHAM train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near South Yarra in South Yarra to Parliament station. From there you’ll have to take one tram line till Parliament station near Balwyn in Melbourne.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Yarra to Balwyn by train and tram?

    The total travel time between South Yarra in South Yarra and Balwyn in Melbourne by train and tram is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Yarra to get to Balwyn?

    Get on the PAKENHAM train from the City (Flinders Street) station near South Yarra in South Yarra.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Yarra and Balwyn?

    Get off the train at the Parliament station, which is closest to Balwyn in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from South Yarra to Balwyn?

    The ride from South Yarra to Balwyn costs A$5.30.

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